Laura Ross Wolcott

Laura Ross Wolcott

Laura Ross Wolcott
Nationality	American
Occupation	Physician, Suffragist
Known for	First woman to earn a medical degree in Wisconsin

Laura Ross Wolcott was an American physician and suffragist. She is notable for being the first woman to earn a medical degree in Wisconsin and for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Early Life

Laura Ross Wolcott was born in Connecticut. She pursued her early education in local schools before deciding to study medicine, a field that was predominantly male at the time.

Medical Career

Wolcott attended the Cleveland Medical College (now part of Case Western Reserve University) where she earned her medical degree. After completing her education, she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she became the first woman to practice medicine in the state. Her practice focused on women's health and pediatrics.

Women's Suffrage Movement

In addition to her medical career, Wolcott was an active participant in the women's suffrage movement. She worked alongside other prominent suffragists to advocate for women's right to vote. Her efforts contributed to the eventual passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.

Personal Life

Laura Ross Wolcott was married to Dr. Erastus B. Wolcott, a fellow physician. The couple had several children and were active members of their community in Milwaukee.

Legacy

Laura Ross Wolcott's pioneering work in medicine and her advocacy for women's rights have left a lasting impact. She is remembered as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women in both the medical field and in the fight for gender equality.

See Also

• Women's suffrage in the United States
• Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
• History of medicine in the United States
• List of suffragists and suffragettes